Someone pointed out today that I haven’t had my blurb up on the page for a LONG time. So of course some of you don’t actually know what the book is about. That’s a ridiculous mistake, faoii, and I am sorry for having failed you. The page is updated (and I put up an "about the author" section under the new trailer). But here’s the blurb for those of you who are still on the fence about whether or not to pick up a blade.

Don’t Forget-- the drawing for the $100 Visa Gift Card is TOMORROW. ORDER TONIGHT IF YOU WANT IN.

Happy Friday!

I don’t know about you, but this week was exhausting. I’d say I’m happy for the weekend, but I’ve got to work on Saturday (part-time wedding photographer/videographer). It’s time to rally and keep pushing, both with this campaign and staying awake while interacting with humans. I find that when I get this rundown, I just got to focus on putting one foot in front of the other. I think that’s a good solution for a lot of things in life. 

Campaign Update: We are 64 orders from making Quill! That is super exciting! We are still 5th in the contest. Help me out by recommending the book on Inkshares. It’s that cool black Recommend button next to those colorful social media icons at the top of The Living God page. While you’re there, why don’t you share on your social media as well? 

And, this is really important! If you haven’t already, why don’t you leave a review? Its as easy as clicking the link right there and typing, "This book is really interesting! Check it out!" 

Book Cover promotion is still going strong. If you haven’t yet placed a pre-order, and happen to need a flashy cover designed by a professional cover artist, a cover that isn’t pixilated or potentially going to get you sued for copyright infringement, I’m your girl. Here is just a PSA about copyright infringement. I point out the copyright thing because many authors don’t know that taking images from Google and using them in their promotions, whether as a book cover, a poster, or banner ad is illegal and it can really get you into trouble with copyright laws. I am part of a number of author web and Facebook groups and I can’t tell you the number of times I see copyrighted content being used by an author. This includes artwork found on Deviant Art (or any artist’s website). You have to have written permission (often a contract) to use artwork from an artist, and it often includes payment upfront or commission from book sales. Unless the artist is a friend, and then that is between you guys. Memes or GIFs are totally different and not included in this PSA, just images taken and passed off as belonging to some you or related to a work that you created, when in fact it was created for someone and something else. If you need imagery for your book or promotions I highly recommend stock photography websites. There are some free and some paid. My favorite free one is, I kid you not, Free Images.com.  My favorite paid one is Deposit Photos.com, it is reasonably priced. Okay, end of PSA and sorry, that made this update got pretty long, but I thought it was something that would be helpful to you guys in the future. 

Aleira Ritan

Aleira grew up in Adrid, on its border with Mavahan. When she was five her family tried to flee the poverty and civil war in Adrid as refugees, her family was slaughtered and she was captured during a border skirmish with Mavhan forces. Aleira was sold as a slave to a small facility that specified in training Champions and Challengers. Since she was small and frail, she was branded with the mark of a Sparring slave, and never meant to be anything other than disposable practice meat. But, Aleira did not die. She fought, she killed, she lived. She survived to become the reigning champion of the female Challengers and was later bought by the royal family and given to Xalen as a wife. She did not know Xalen’s kindness at the time, but saught to show him that she was no man’s property. She beat him senseless on his wedding night, which earned his respect as well as his admiration. They grew to love each other. After losing her child, Aleira vowed that she would make Mavahan pay and that, when the time came, every slave would taste freedom.

Hail Bards, Ovydds, and Druids!

I am checking in to inform you of some changes to the page!

First of all, given a considerable amount of feedback, I have chosen to modify the title of the book. I have stripped the Man’s Damnation clause and left the Series name as the title for the first book. I think it flows just fine. 

Secondly, I have updated the Book Cover design, obvious, isn’t it? New name, need a new cover. Tell me what you think!

Next order of business, given the poor reception of the last introduction video that I produced, I went back to the drawing board and came up with a new concept for the video. I have placed in on the Pre-Order Page and I will link it here. 

NEW TRAILER FOR THE LORE OF THE AOS SÍ

Lastly, I want to reach out to all of you following. All 137 of you! You are following this project for a reason, either because I harassed you enough, or you find it intriguing. I know there are a lot of projects here on Inkshares, many of which are yours. I need your help! 

1. Talk to me! Your feedback is INVALUABLE. I am writing this thing for many reasons, but the primary reason is because people have expressed interest. I need to know what you like, and what you don’t like if I am going to succeed.

2. Some of you have clicked that magical little button called Pre-Order. In fact 42 of 137. Not too bad really, in fact its AWESOME. Tell me what is holding the additional 95 back? Do I need to do something incredibly drastic? I’ll make a video of me singing the backstreet boys if it’ll sell copies! (Seriously, you have no idea the measures to which I will go. Dignity left me a long, long time ago)

Well? What do I have to do to get you to click Pre-Order this weekend? Tell me, and I swear to you I will do it....

Oh no...what have I done....

Cheers!

Christopher Lee

Dearest Readers and Miscellaneous Followers,

Today Fae Child rocketed past 60 books preordered (many thanks to those who ordered today!), and so the first phase of my adorable fantasy creature giveaway has kicked into gear. I entered the numbers into a random draw, and ORDER 53 was picked. Danika Kenn! I have already been in contact with her, and she picked the cute green dragon. He will be getting some hugs for the road and then being shipped out this weekend. Congrats Danika, and thank you for your support!

This leaves the PINK DRAGON and the ALMOST-TOO-HAPPY UNICORN as the giveaways for orders 61-70 and 71-80.

Don’t miss out! Preorder today!

~ Jane-Holly